Purchasing Manager-Sheraton Johor Bahru

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company seeks a Procurement Manager in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, authorizing purchase orders, and managing vendor relations. The ideal candidate will possess negotiation skills, a relevant educational background, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or purchasing. Join us to be part of a community that values teamwork and delivers exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in procurement, purchasing, or related professional area.
• 1 year experience in procurement if holding a 2-year degree.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers and authorize purchase requisitions.
• Maintain supplier relationships and update market information.
• Prepare monthly cost-saving reports for the finance director.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Vendor selection

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Business Administration or related

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number: 25185385

Job Category: Procurement, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance

Location: Sheraton Johor Bahru, 05-01A Menara SKS Jalan Storey, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 80300

Schedule: Full Time

Located Remotely: N

Position Type: Management

Job Summary

Negotiates with suppliers and verifies and authorizes purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Advises other departments on purchasing procedures and maintains full and up-to-date information regarding store inventory.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in procurement, purchasing, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 1 year experience in procurement, purchasing or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Supplier and Vendor Relations

• Negotiates with selected suppliers and obtains quotations.
• Coordinates and arranges site visits with contractors and end-users for obtaining necessary quotations.
• Keeps close and frequent contact with suppliers to maintain up-to-date market and product information
• Identifies and selects reliable and regular suppliers for daily food and beverage purchasing based on regular quotations.
• Attends and participates in food tasting panel for food and beverage evaluation and vendor selection.
• Prepares and negotiates contracts with selected suppliers
• Attends exhibitions/seminars for sourcing new suppliers and products with better price-performance.
• Persuades suppliers to offer or extend rebate program.

Managing Procurement Activities

• Verifies and authorizes procurement orders
• Places orders and expedites deliveries
• Prepares tender invitations and executes tender openings for selected items and compares tenders for procurement decisions
• Sources alternative products with competitive prices, while striving to maintain better or comparable quality, standards and services.
• Prepares and submits monthly cost saving report to Director of Finance
• Explores opportunities for green procurement and actively participates in the recycling program.
• Provides suggestions to other departments to achieve cost savings while still fulfilling their requirements.

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